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L'Antica - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

L'Antica - Santa Barbara

4.4
4.4
171 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Santa Barbara Indulge in a slice of Italy at L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Santa Barbara, where authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian dishes await. Using only the finest ingredients, each dish showcases the traditional flavors of Napoli, from the perfect Margherita pizza to sumptuous pasta and indulgent tiramisu. The rustic ambiance creates a cozy setting for any occasion. Dedicated to sustainability and local sourcing, L'Antica brings the essence of Italy to California for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-8055
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Cross Street
    Cross street is Figuerora.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Barbara

    Child-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Barbara

    Lively

  • Santa Barbara

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Antica in Santa Barbara is celebrated for its "best pizza in town," capturing authentic Italian flavors. Diners rave about the "perfectly al dente" homemade pasta and impeccable service. The restaurant shines with its high-quality ingredients and delightful dishes like the divine Margherita pizza and outstanding salads. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

171 Reviews
  1. Gabriele

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience as always! Pizza fantastic!!!

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  2. Edward

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Some very creative dishes on the menu. Zucchini blossoms were excellent. The pasta special was terrific. Service was excellent. I highly recommend L’Antica. 

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  3. annalyn

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, service was great with waiter, ambiance was great with pink lighting and a quiet environment.

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  4. Brian

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us shared a pizza, salad, and a pasta dish. Everything was delicious, especially the pizza

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  5. Stephen

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is where you can find the best pizza in Santa Barbara, by far. It’s real pizza like the kind you find in Italy. Everything on the menu is excellent - salads, pasta, and meat dishes. We love coming here.

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  6. Michelle

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sadly was disappointed again. Started with asparagus - 6 shriveled, overcooked spears arrived. They were chewy and stringy. Shared the beet salad - would have been the highlight of the meal if it had not been so overdressed. Ended with the prosciutto/arugala pizza. Was undercooked: crust was so limp all the toppings slid off when you lifted a slice up. Service was great, very attentive, and got us to our event in time.

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  7. James

    Central Coast

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outstanding Caesar salad, pizza Margherita and one on the best ever spaghetti pomodoro I have ever experienced. Reasonable prices with exception of the wine. It seems like most restaurants have decided to begin charging $16 for a glass of wine & $14/$16 for dessert. Where has this come from? L’Antica da Michelle in Santa Barbara has come close to their original location of over 150 years in Napoli! Save the wine. Luke was an excellent waiter, efficient and personable.

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  8. Albert

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough about how good this place is. They have a master pizzaola, ASH, that is the best! It is very clear L’anticca is committed to providing authentic, quality and delicious food in the finest traditions of Italian cuisine.

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  9. Scott

    Palm Springs

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 15 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Pizza was disappointing, not what I expected based on the cuisine in Naples. The pizza was slightly undercooked, which made it somewhat doughy.

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  10. gary

    Los Angeles

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Gnocco Fritto as an antipasto and it was delicious. Then we ordered the Spaghetti al cacio e pepe which was even better. Our waiter was Filip and he IS THE BEST!!! The wine is slightly pricey but we had visited the Sterm Winery in Friuli and so we ordered a bottle of their Pinot Grigio and it was very good. We would definitely go back as this is not our "Go To" Italian ristorante when we are in Santa Barbara. Their pastas are made in house.

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L'Antica - Santa Barbara is rated 4.4 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for L'Antica - Santa Barbara

1031 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cross street is Figuerora.
  • Area
    Santa Barbara
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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